Former Cleveland Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel waves to the crowd before throwing a ceremonial pitch before a game against the Detroit Tigers on July 8, 2013, in Cleveland.

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The Detroit Tigers have hired a defensive coordinator - not a sabermetrician - in Matt Martin.
The Tigers also announced three more additions to Brad Ausmus' coaching staff Monday: Wally Joyner as hitting coach, Mick Billmeyer as bullpen coach and Omar Vizquel as first base/infield/baserunning coach.
The Tigers are in the process of hiring an assistant hitting coach, the last position needed to complete Ausmus' coaching staff.
Ausmus said Monday that Martin will serve a jack-of-all-trades role. Ausmus said other teams have employed people in similar roles in the past.
Martin's ...